Technology in Education Innovations

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This week on the show, we have Matthew Pittinsky with us to discuss how technology is shaping the Future of Education. Today we will be schooled on everything from Smart Boards to academic analytics.

Dr. Pittinsky is the editor of The Wired Tower, a book published in June 2002 analyzing the Internet’s impact on higher education, as well as a variety of scholarly research articles in the fields of sociology and education. Matthew is currently CEO of Parchment Inc and leads all facets of of the company’s mission to unleash education credentials, by unlocking the critical data they embody. In 1997 he co-founded Blackboard Inc., serving first as CEO and then Executive Chairman. Millions of students across the world use Blackboard technologies.

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Google and Cloud Services in 2012

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Google is everywhere, and so many people use it. Always on the forefront of cloud technologies, starting with gMail, and continuing with Google Docs and more, they aren’t done yet. So what does Google have to offer us in 2012? This week we have cloud expert David Schulman with us to get us the lowdown.

Mr. Schulman has 30 years experience in information technology. Prior to founding CloudOPX, he formed PracticeOne an application service provider delivering electronic medical records, prescription writing and fulfillment, scheduling, billing and collections for the ambulatory care physician community. Prior to PracticeOne, he founded Business Engineering, Inc., a network integration firm with more than 300 customers in the greater Washington, DC, area, and served as its president for 14 years.

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Cable Companies and their Customers

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Every wonder about the other person on the end of that line when you call customer support? What’s the best to end up getting what you want? Are there any secrets, tricks, or tips to help you out? Luckily this week we have one of American biggest technology consumer advocates  on our side, friend of the show, Gabe Goldberg.

Gabe Goldberg is a technology communicator and consultant. He’s written hundreds of computer press articles, has contributed extensively to consumer publications such as the Washington Post and Web sites such as AARP and slickdeals.net, and co-authored three McGraw-Hill technology books. Gabe speaks frequently to diverse audiences, from techies to baby boomers and senior citizens, always avoiding jargon and techno-babble. And he strongly supports community-based technology resources.

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Is This Thing On? – Computer Tips for Late Bloomers

 

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“Likes”, tweets, apps, downloads, and text messages, oh my! As the landscape of technology explodes with innovations and new gadgets almost daily, the digital divide continues to broaden for “digital immigrants” (those baby boomers and beyond who were not born with a mouse and keyboard in hand), while “digital natives” take to it all like fish to water. Abby Stokes, author of “Is This Thing On? A Computer Handbook for Late Bloomers, Technophobes and the Kicking & Screaming, offers a reassuring, jargon-free conversation to let the digitally challenged in on what everyone else is talking about.

 

Abby Stokes has demystified computers for over 140,000 people, mostly seniors, in the course of the past 17 years. Abby has taught courses in basic computing at both Cooper Union and New York University’s School of Lifelong Learning, as well as computer skills to private and corporate clients. She has lectured on the topic across the country. A firm believer that “if my mother can learn the computer anyone can,” Abby is confident that everyone can master the computer and navigate the Internet. Abby’s best selling book “Is This Thing On?” A computer Handbook for Late Bloomers, Technophobes, and the Kicking & Screaming has just been updated.

 

 

 

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Online Backup and Beyond: How to protect your data and planning for future cloud services

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With the availability of so many cloud backup providers, what are the important qualities to look for in a backup provider? What should customers look for when choosing a backup provider? What are the new and cutting edge cloud services beyond backup that will change the way people and businesses secure, use, access and share data? To help explain all this, we have Gytis Burzdukas from Mozy to help explain all this for us.

Gytis and his team are responsible for Mozy’s product strategy and roadmap. They work with Mozy’s engineering organization to bring products to market that address customer needs for cloud backup and information access. Prior to joining Mozy, Gytis spent 12-plus years in product management at Microsoft where his career highlights include establishing the SharePoint Server business, leading Microsoft’s Office product management team during the release of Office 2003, and heading up planning for Microsoft’s Windows Live Platform.

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Technology Resolutions for the New Year

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A new year is upon us and while many are celebrating the close of one year and welcoming another that is certain to be momentus, others are scrambling to tie up loose ends and prepare for the onslaught of new responsibilities. As technology becomes ever popular, the necessity for making tech oriented resolutions (and keeping them!) also rises in importance. We welcome Aaron Mandelbaum, a man who has a knack for gently reminding us what we should have been doing when we weren’t maintaining our other resolutions.

Best described as an entrepreneur and digital strategist, Aaron Mandelbaum most recently served as the Web Marketing Manager for Big M Inc. There his team was responsible for social media, advertising, ecommerce, SEM, SEO and new technology projects for two chains of women’s fashion retail.  Aaron has spoken at numerous industry events and has been quoted in key publications including Internet Retailer and Shop.Org. His consulting practice (Icebreaker Consulting) provides private executive level coaching and education in social media, technology, ecommerce, marketing, personal productivity and more.

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Online Shopping Return Policies and Dealing with Customer Service

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Now that Christmas has come and gone, and the excitement of all you, or your kid’s gifts have leveled off, is everything exactly what you or they wanted? Well, if you’re picky like me (so close Mom, love it anyway), then what do you? Many times things are bought online, and it’s hard to find out what to do with your unwanted gift. What are your options? What are the secrets to getting what you want? Andrew Schrage is just the man to ask.

Andrew Schrage is a co-owner of the Money Crashers Personal Finance site. He has an economics degree from Brown University, and previously worked at an investment fund based out of Chicago. He has a passion for all things financial and feels there is an educational void when it comes to personal finances.

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Tips for Buying and Saving on This Year’s Top Tech Gifts

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As wish lists grow ever longer by the year, so, it seems, do the wants and needs loved ones. When “mommy I wants” become more frequent, it’s imperative to consider what products to save for, how to save, and when to buy. Christmas is an unmistakable time of year, one characterized by busy streets, furrowed eyebrows, and the shrill cry of electronic anti-theft columns. Once plump wallets are quickly thinned and saving becomes a necessity. Fortunately, there are experts such as Sarah Platte who are knowledgeable on subject such as buying and saving… two topics that keep us adults scratching our heads when the bank statements arrive after the holidays.

Sarah Platte is a consumer savings expert for PromotionalCodes.com, who strives to teach shoppers how to get the best prices on everything from travel and electronics, to subscriptions and shoes. She was recently featured on Fox and ABC local news networks.

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Hiring 2.0 with HireVue

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Who really knew? Traditional interviews are expensive, inefficient, unstructured and inconvenient for all parties involved. As the jobs numbers improve and companies gear up for more hiring, now is the time for companies to consider transforming how they interview.

Digital interviewing technology is gaining popularity with companies in all industries across the country.  The technology streamlines and standardizes the process for all types of interviews – whether digital, phone, in-person or On Demand.  On Demand interviews are helping companies screen better and more easily identify best-fit candidates, while helping them spend less time and money doing it.

HireVue is a leading provider of digital interviewing solutions.  David recently joined the company as its CEO because he’s seen how HireVue’s solutions are transforming the way companies interview.

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Join the Season of Giving with Next Jump

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Today’s show will be a conversation with Founder and CEO of Next Jump, Charlie Kim. He’ll spend time today talking with us about growing his company into the premier provider of rewards and loyalty programs in the U.S., Next Jump’s investment in the future of engineering in America, and how to bring technology into the classroom for just pennies on the dollar.

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Charlie Kim is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Next Jump, described by the New York Times as “a bellwether for the next generation of ecommerce.”  While building Next Jump from the ground up, Mr. Kim gained professional experience working in the Information Technology and Human Resources groups of Morgan Stanley in New York, Hong Kong and Tokyo from 1995 to 1997. He returned to Boston in April 1997 to grow the Next Jump brand full-time and expanded Next Jump from a one-person operation to a multi-layered corporation by successfully raising millions in independent investments from Wall Street’s most influential players.  Within the company, Charlie’s innovation and dedication to human capital initiatives have created a best-in-class standard for employee fitness, nutrition, vacation and philanthropy.

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